Last years Claudia de Breij was successful with her work as a radio DJ and hosting the tv show VARA Laat. She did five theater shows. Her third show, 'Hallo lieve mensen' was named after the opening sentence of Mies Bouwman's show, from the time that there was only one tv channel in The Netherlands.
She also has co-hosts the Dutch tv show called 'De wereld draait door' (The world goes crazy/ goes on). She is the host on the Mondays because the main host Matthijs van Nieuwkerk has an other show which he can't combine.
Theatre shows
* Hete Vrede 2010 - present
* iClaudia 2007 - 2009
* Hallo lieve mensen 2005-2007
* Claudia Zuigt 2003-2005
* De Wilde Frisheid 2002-2003
Radio
* Claudia d'r op (2003-2007, 2008-present)
* BNN united (...-2002)
* En dit is Claudia (2003)
TV
* Claudia op vrijdag 2009 - present
* Thank God it's Friday 2007 - 2008
* Claudia's showboot 2006
* Host Live 8. 2005
* Host 3FM Awards 2007
* De wereld draait door 2006 - 2008
* VARA Laat/Vara Live 2003-2005
* Wat heet! 2007
* Kinderen voor Kinderen (2004, 2005)
* De zomer draait door (30 juni, substitute Matthijs van Nieuwkerk, with co-host Jan Mulder)
CD's
* Wat ik zeker weet 2010
* Samen wakker worden, ergens heen, lekker eten en weer slapen 2009
* Niet Alleen 2004
* Claudia in Carre 2007
DVD's
* iClaudia, december 2009
* Hallo Lieve Mensen 2007
* Claudia Zuigt 2005
Books
* Krijg nou tieten!. Amsterdam 2009
* Dingen die fijn zijn. Amsterdam 2009
Awards
* CabaretAward for ‘Beste Cabaretière 2004’
* Zilveren Radioster for 'Best female radio personality 2006'
* Theater Affiche prijs
* Zilveren radioster voor 'beste radiovrouw van het jaar 2007'
* Zilveren radioster voor 'beste radiovrouw van het jaar 2009'
* Poelifinario voor haar cabaretprogramma Hete Vrede, 2010
* Zilveren radioster voor 'beste radiovrouw van het jaar 2010
Fire And Rain
Claudia de Breij Lyrics
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Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
Won't you look down upon me Jesus
You got to help me make a stand
You just got to see me through another day
My body's achin' and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way
Oh I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walkin' my mind to an easy time
My back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows
It'll turn your head around
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line
To talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things comin' my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you
Fire and rain
The song Fire and Rain by Claudia de Breij is an emotional tribute to lost love and the struggles of life. The opening verse sets the mood of the song, where the singer receives news of the death of someone she knows, and is struggling to come to terms with it. She has written a song about it, but cannot recall who to send it to. The following verses depict the range of emotions that she has experienced throughout her life, including times of joy, loneliness, and despair. The lyrics reflect on her experiences with the metaphor of fire and rain, which she has seen repeatedly in her life, and the ups and downs of life that come with them.
The chorus is a plea to Jesus for help in making it through another day, and for strength to continue to move forward. The song ends with a poignant acknowledgment that there are things in life that will always be out of our control, and that we must continue to move forward even when faced with hardships. Fire and Rain is a song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss or struggled through difficult times in their life, but it ultimately leaves the listener with a message of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Yesterday morning I was informed of the news of your passing, and it was sudden and unexpected.
Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
Your life was cut short by circumstances beyond your control.
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
My grief and sadness have inspired me to write this song to express my feelings.
I just can't remember who to send it to
I am lost and unsure about where this song should be directed or who it should be shared with.
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
Throughout my life, I have witnessed both the most intense highs and the lowest lows.
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
There have been times of great happiness and prosperity that I have believed would last forever.
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
I have also experienced times of profound loneliness and isolation when I had no one to turn to.
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Despite life's uncertainty, I never expected to lose you and always believed we would meet again.
Won't you look down upon me Jesus
In my time of need, I am calling upon a higher power to provide guidance and comfort.
You got to help me make a stand
I need the strength to stand up and face whatever challenges lay ahead.
You just got to see me through another day
With your help, I can find the courage to face today's struggles and persevere.
My body's achin' and my time is at hand
I am physically and emotionally weary, and I fear that my time is running short.
And I won't make it any other way
Without divine intervention, I am unlikely to make it through this difficult time.
Been walkin' my mind to an easy time
I have been looking back on moments of happiness and peace in my life.
My back turned towards the sun
Although I try to look on the bright side, I can't ignore the shadows that linger behind me.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows
I am aware that difficult times will continue to challenge me.
It'll turn your head around
These challenges can be overwhelming and disorienting.
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line
Even in tough times, there are moments of connection and communication that lift my spirits.
To talk about things to come
These conversations offer hope and a sense of possibility for the future.
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Despite the beauty and wonder of our dreams and aspirations, there are times when they fall apart and lead to disappointment.
Thought I'd see you one more time again
I was not prepared to say goodbye to you and had hoped to have another chance to see you.
There's just a few things comin' my way this time around now
I do not anticipate many more fortunate or positive events in my immediate future.
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you
In my mind, there was always a plan to reunite with you, but now that has been taken away.
Fire and rain
Life is a mixture of both beauty and destruction, joy and sorrow, and I have seen it all.
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.